Norma R. Billington
August 13, 1922 — December 3, 2016
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Norma R. Billington
Norma was born in Everett on August 13, 1922, one of three children of the late Stuart Duncan and Frances (Marston) Duncan. Raised and educated in Everett, she received training to be a Registered Nurse from Melrose-Wakefield Hospital School of Nursing. Graduating near the end of World War II, Norma enlisted into the United States Navy to be a military nurse. She began her enlistment in 1944 and was one of the first women to be commissioned as a junior officer, receiving the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, she returned to her schooling, receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Simmons College in 1950. In February of 1951, Norma Duncan and Thomas E. Billington were married, and were soon blessed with four children.
Following the unfortunate passing of Mr. Billington, Norma found work locally as a Registered Nurse, and began the task of raising her family on her own. She served as the Director of Nursing at a Nursing Home in Stoneham, later as the director of Melrose Visiting Nurses, and finally at the Davenport House in Malden.
In her free time, Norma was an exceptional artist who had a talent for painting, drawing, and illustrating. She had a lifelong love for the Boston Pops, and was an excellent seamstress.
A strong, resilient woman, Norma lived independently throughout her 94 years. As she said, "she did what she had to do" and lived in service to others. Above all else, her main concern of taking care of her family. She will be missed, and always lovingly remembered.
Norma was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Billington with whom she shared 15 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Scott T. Billington and his wife Johnette R. Downing of New Orleans, Jeffrey S. Billington of Kenduskeag, ME, Gregory D. Billington of Rowley, and Martha J. Billington of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Meredith R. Ragucci and her husband John of Saugus. Dear sister of the late Elisabeth Smith and Richard Duncan.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor of Norma's life at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose for her Funeral Service celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10am.Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
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